Maintenance & Repairs - February 2007

outside of my house. the pipe that slowly drips.
is it supposed to do that or how can i fix it

2007-02-08 10:13:16 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

in installed a regular 3 prong outlet to my 2 wire electrical system in my house. I want to ground one outlet for my new TV i already have a surge protector on it. i know my cold water pipes are properly grounded with a stake grounded outside too.

2007-02-08 09:47:18 · 8 answers · asked by Lipiew 1

how is a ground loop created by running a ground wire from an outlet to a cold water pipe.

2007-02-08 09:43:09 · 3 answers · asked by Lipiew 1

I have been able to light it before..I contacted the gas company and they will not come out till Saturday..Damn it is cold..If I knew what it might be I might be able to fix my self.

2007-02-08 09:43:02 · 5 answers · asked by jjfan02 1

I have turned the big valve and can hear the regulator pressurize. What am I missing? Is there another valve to the house I've missed?

2007-02-08 09:41:23 · 5 answers · asked by Red Jed 2

Hey, what is a cheap way to make steam? Steam like a steam maker (but I dont wanna pay that much for one). Is there any combination of ingrediants or chemicals that will make harmless steam? thanks

2007-02-08 09:37:53 · 3 answers · asked by jworth28 1

What would be the best kind to get? Or at least a good kind, but at a good price?

2007-02-08 09:29:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

The middle now is indented in the carpet and has turned dark brown to black, it is 5" around, and that spot is now a bit hard. What do I do to fix it.

2007-02-08 09:05:19 · 4 answers · asked by jamienme27 1

2007-02-08 08:32:41 · 7 answers · asked by paul j 1

hi my house is wired with aluminum wire and we have this light that has been changed 6 times because originally there was a cheap builders light up there that got replaced with a ceiling fan but the ceiling fan was replaced a couple of times since the remote never worked properly on any of the cieling fans so finally we replaced the cieling fan with just a normal light but now the socket got cracked on the new light by accident. The problem is im wondering if it is safe to put another light up because i have heard aluminum wire breaks easy and the wires have been moved around alot. But if i dont replace the light i wont have a light. We also use the correct wire nuts and anti oxidant on the connections. Also when the 4 cieling fans that had been put up were wired correctly since i have put up many cieling fans up without remotes before. Also Is there a certain number of times aluminum or copper wire can be bent with out having to worry about a fire happening or the wire breaking.

2007-02-08 08:19:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Inground swimming pool, I changed the pool bulb to a new one already, check the switch if its working and it does but the pool light does not light up. How can I fix this?

2007-02-08 07:57:09 · 5 answers · asked by saldy m 2

2007-02-08 07:55:02 · 8 answers · asked by cathy 1

Please can you tell me how you fix a piece of plasterboard to brickwork. Does it then need plaster on it before it's painted? I know it's obvious that I'm totally inexperienced but it's only a piece 3feet by 2feet.

2007-02-08 07:51:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

MY 5 YEAR OLD POTTERTON SUPRIMA BOILER KEEPS CUTTING OUT EVEN THOUGH IT HAS NOT PRODUCED ANY HOT WATER. THERE IS A RESET SWITCH INSIDE THE CONTROL PANEL WHICH WHEN PRESSED DOES NOT ALWAYS START THE BOILER BACK UP. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS. HELP!

2007-02-08 07:35:02 · 7 answers · asked by bigknob 1

I have lost my instruction book.

2007-02-08 06:54:11 · 2 answers · asked by Dutch 4

2007-02-08 06:41:27 · 7 answers · asked by Hilary R 1

I am a young builder working for a small building contractor locally.I have learnt many things over the years & feel it is time to move on, on my own.A mate of mine that I have worked for is moveing soon.He has asked me if i can remove some interior walls.I have suggested to him that he will need a engineer to work out the weight distribution for what size steel we need,to hold the floor up above.I also told him that we need to comply with the building regs.He says, no we dont need any of them and dosent want to.Where do I stand with building regs?Do we need to tell the council & get a builder inspector?Whos responsable?Do we need an engineer?Please help.

2007-02-08 06:35:28 · 13 answers · asked by nutter 1

we have a 3 yr. old propane furnace that makes a popping noise before it starts to run. We have to go clean out the intake pipe when the temps get below - 0. other than that it works fine

2007-02-08 06:35:20 · 2 answers · asked by carol 2

You get what you pay for: i have a sofa and loveseat that i purchased brand new and the threading is coming out on the right corner of both. Can i rethread this myself? What type of needle and thread would i need? The seller of the set went out of business. I only payed $600 for both so i dont want them reupholstred. We are buying a new set this summer but for now it is an eyesore. My other option is to purchase slipcovers i would be spending about $200 for those.

2007-02-08 06:34:00 · 2 answers · asked by Swan 4

even do that means all the heat eescapes easier

2007-02-08 06:16:33 · 12 answers · asked by HoldItDown 1

2007-02-08 06:15:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm renting a place in Columbus, Ohio. It seems to have been built in the 1970s but all the windows are single pane and they open to the side. It is so cold next to the window there might as well be nothing there. I think the frame is aluminum. I guess I'm trying to ask if the landlord was supposed to replace the windows before he accepted new tenants this past year. Am I liable for anything or am I just stuck?

2007-02-08 06:14:29 · 4 answers · asked by Erin 1

We live on top of ledge and have been trying to fill our paddocks with something durable. The contractor we used recommended staymat. Our vet says no.

2007-02-08 06:06:50 · 1 answers · asked by Trish 1

Does this affect the heat in the room?
Does this affect the efficiency of the furnace?

If a room doesn't have a cold air return, is it worth the expense to try to add one?

2007-02-08 06:06:35 · 4 answers · asked by joeflaherty 1

2007-02-08 06:01:15 · 3 answers · asked by Jack 1

We have mold in our basement. Approximately what does it cost to have someone come out and remove it.

And, is there anyway to absolutely prevent it from coming back?

2007-02-08 05:57:40 · 2 answers · asked by Tiff 5

i am replacing the light fixture in my bathroom and have what should be a simple question to answer. there are only 4 wires on the old fixutre (two black and two white) and 5 on the new (2 black 2 white 1 copper/ground). my question is: where do i hook the ground wire to? thanks in advance.

2007-02-08 05:40:09 · 3 answers · asked by Cars 4 Sale 3

garbage disposal does not work now.i turn it on and the water on both sides will not go down.sometimes the disposal side will go down but the other side will just overfull so what do i do?thanks ann

2007-02-08 05:38:56 · 8 answers · asked by poundpuppy73 1

I am renting and made holes in the wall where I had pictures hanging on the wall. I moved the pictures and now what do I do to fill in the holes?

2007-02-08 05:26:04 · 6 answers · asked by Angrygirl5 3

i have small patio area, and want to go on hf mainly 7 -14 m . whats the best aerial to have. not allowed to knock holes in the wall !!

2007-02-08 05:24:09 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous